Sapuppo Walter, Monda Antonietta, Giacconi Davide, Gregori Grgič Regina, Saccenti Daniele, Mineo Claudia Maria, Monda Vincenzo, Allocca Salvatore, Casillo Maria, Monda Marcellino, Di Maio Girolamo, La Marra Marco
Department of Psychology, Sigmund Freud University Wien, 20143 Milan, Italy.
Studi Cognitivi, Cognitive Psychotherapy School and Research Center, 20121 Milan, Italy.
Sports (Basel). 2024 Oct 8;12(10):270. doi: 10.3390/sports12100270.
This study investigates dietary supplement use among rugby players and their general health, focusing on prevalence and underlying motivations. Involving 92 athletes, it examines the relationship between supplement usage, motivations, and health outcomes using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey and a 24-item ad hoc questionnaire. Findings reveal a high frequency of supplement usage, motivated by desires to enhance performance, appearance, and mood. Significant differences in health-related quality of life are found between users and non-users, particularly in mental health, social functioning, and emotional stability. Motivations like performance enhancement and body shape manipulation were linked to altered health perceptions, indicating the psychosocial impacts of supplementation. This study emphasizes the need to consider the holistic effects of supplements on athlete well-being, advocating for a balanced approach prioritizing both physical and mental health. It calls for increased awareness among athletes, coaches, and sports professionals about the potential risks and benefits of supplement use and the importance of informed decision-making. Additionally, it highlights the need for further research to understand the mechanisms of supplement use and its impact on athlete health, aiming to enhance sports science and promote overall athlete well-being in competitive environments.
本研究调查了橄榄球运动员膳食补充剂的使用情况及其总体健康状况，重点关注其流行程度和潜在动机。该研究涉及92名运动员，使用36项简短健康调查问卷和一份24项的特别问卷，考察了补充剂使用情况、动机与健康结果之间的关系。研究结果显示，补充剂的使用频率很高，其动机是希望提高运动表现、改善外表和情绪。在使用者和非使用者之间，与健康相关的生活质量存在显著差异，尤其是在心理健康、社会功能和情绪稳定性方面。提高运动表现和改变体型等动机与健康认知的改变有关，这表明补充剂使用具有心理社会影响。本研究强调需要考虑补充剂对运动员福祉的整体影响，倡导采取一种兼顾身心健康的平衡方法。它呼吁运动员、教练和体育专业人士提高对补充剂使用潜在风险和益处的认识，以及明智决策的重要性。此外，它还强调需要进一步研究，以了解补充剂使用的机制及其对运动员健康的影响，旨在加强运动科学，促进竞技环境中运动员的整体福祉。
